Congregation Shaarei Kodesh
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A multi-generational, warm, and fun Conservative synagogue in West Boca Raton. You may come as a stranger, but you'll leave as a friend. We make people count.
Some places count people. Congregation Shaarei Kodesh is a multi-generational, fully egalitarian, synagogue affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Founded in May 2004 by a group of energetic families who were looking to create a more intimate synagogue experience, Shaarei Kodesh began meeting in peoples’ homes. After several months and growing attendance, it became apparent that a larger space was needed, so we moved our services to the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. In 2008, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh took our next big step and merged with Congregation Beth Tikvah. We are now housed at 19785 Hampton Drive in West Boca Raton. In July of 2009, Shaarei Kodesh welcomed our full time Rabbi, Rabbi David Baum. Together with his wife, Alissa and sons, Avi and Harrison and daughter Layla, we are fortunate to have them as part of the Shaarei Kodesh family.
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19785-1 Hampton Drive
Boca Raton, FL
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